Major Information

The Patel College of Global Sustainability fosters sustainable urban communities and environments through collaborative research, education and community involvement. Its research generates innovations and new knowledge that helps cities around the world, including those in developing countries, to reduce their ecological footprint while improving their form and function to make them healthier, more livable and resilient.

In this innovative 30 credit hour major, the students will apply their passion for the environment with cutting-edge research and on-the-ground experience. The major offers a multidisciplinary study of the environment, social and economical dimensions of sustainability to enable informed decisions and to create tangible change toward sustainable futures. Upon graduation, the students will be ready for careers in global sustainability that require teamwork and program planning skills to solve sustainability issues in developing and developed nations.

Must meet University requirements (see Graduate Admissions) as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

GPA of at least 3.00 or greater

At least two letters of recommendation.

Official transcripts for degrees earned at institutions other than the University of South Florida

250-500 word essay that includes the students academic and professional background, choice of concentration, reasons for pursuing this degree, and their professional goals in terms of contributing to global sustainability.

Portfolio the applicant may provide a portfolio demonstrating prior work that focuses on sustainability

Note * Other courses in global sustainability may be substituted for these electives as approved by the Graduate D irector.

Internship/Research Requirement Choose one of the following: IDS 6946 6 Sustainability Internship IDS 6398 6 Special Topics/Seminars: Capstone Research ProjectThe required 6 credit I nternship or Research Project will be completed in the students last semester

Note- for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) in the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program, the required 6 credit hour internship will be fulfilled by completing part or all of the required internship course (IDS 6946) locally or nationally.

Comprehensive exam The Internship or research report serves as the program's comprehensive exam. As part of this process students write a final report and deliver a presentation based on their internship work or research project.

College Degree Requirements

Refer to the College Section of theGraduate Catalog for College requirements and information.

USF Degree Requirements

Financial Assistance

Registration Process

First, contact your graduate advisor for guidance courses to register for. Obtain any electronic course permit if necessary. Register for the new student orientation online at http://www.grad.usf.edu/orientation.php. Then go to http://oasis.usf.edu/ the link to OASIS, USF's on-line registration system to register for your classes. Follow the directions given on-line.

To access online course materials, students must have a USF NetID (e-mail account). Please visit: https://netid.usf.edu/una/ to obtain your NetID.